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Karate Kid: Legends Set to Fall Short Against Disney’s Live-Action Blockbuster!

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Supporters of the initial 1984 film may not anticipate that the newest sequel will top the box office during its debut weekend, as it’s predicted to compete fiercely against Disney’s most recent live-action reboot.

The movie “Karate Kid: Legends” is projected to bring in between $25 million and $30 million from 3,600 theaters. However, this range of earnings won’t be sufficient for the Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio film to surpass the performance of its predecessor, which is anticipated to outshine Sony’s new installment in the Karate Kid franchise during its second week in cinemas. It’s worth noting that “Lilo & Stitch” has amassed over $182 million domestically since its initial release.

The 2002 Disney animated film’s live-action remake is projected to rake in approximately $60 million during its second weekend at cinemas, outperforming its initial release which made $79 million over the Memorial Day weekend in the U.S., setting a new record for that holiday weekend. The upcoming Mission: Impossible film, directed by Christopher McQuarrie, is anticipated to generate around $32 million during its second week in theaters.

The new film, “Karate Kid: Legends,” is projected to earn less than the latest Karate Kid movie from 2010, titled “The Karate Kid.” This film, despite receiving some mixed criticism, managed to gross a significant amount during its opening weekend, totaling $55.7 million. Moreover, it holds the record for being the highest-grossing title in the franchise with a global earnings of $359.1 million.

Ralph Macchio Shares His Hopes For The Film

In 1984, when the original Karate Kid was released, it catapulted Ralph Macchio, who played Daniel LaRusso, into stardom. This classic film, with Pat Morita portraying the wise Mr. Miyagi, has become a fixture in pop culture. In a recent interview, Macchio, who is returning to his renowned character for the latest sequel, discussed his role.

In this movie, we’re likely to attract many young viewers who are encountering their contemporary version of The Karate Kid, and yet they’ll walk away with a bit of understanding about Mr. Miyagi’s character. Macchio expressed this hope, while also suggesting that these new fans should consider watching the original series to preserve the legacy for future generations, despite the fact that ‘Legends’ can be enjoyed as a self-contained story.

Macchio commented that “Legends” can be appreciated independently, without prior knowledge of the associated films. You don’t need to be familiar with those movies to enjoy the storyline, the development of Ben’s character, and even find yourself cheering in the cinema alongside your fellow viewers.

Macchio spoke about Daniel’s current state in his life as well. He described him as being more rooted, with a touch of Miyagi in his demeanor, which aligns with how we left him at the end of the series. Given that it’s a few years later, this development felt appropriate to me. I always believed Daniel would end up in this place, even when the series first began. Assisting someone who could use a bit of guidance and support seemed like an engaging and innovative way to introduce this character to a new generation, according to Macchio.

Karate Kid: Legends hits theaters on May 30.

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2025-05-28 17:36

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